Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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